WATCH: Derico Setyabrata – Preserving Meat, Reducing Waste | Behind the Discovery
By Paden Johnson – Feb. 28, 2025
When it comes to the color of beef in the store or refrigerator, there’s more going on than meets the eye. Animal science researcher Derico Setyabrata is looking for ways to extend the shelf life of beef products to reduce food waste and boost the bottom line.
Derico hopes to support the long-term sustainability of the beef industry. “I still want to eat beef in the next 30, 40, 50 years,” he said. “I want to make sure that can happen.”
Meet the Researcher
Derico Setyabrata
Assistant Professor – Meat Science
Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences
dericos@uark.edu
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Meet the Researcher
Derico Setyabrata
Assistant Professor – Meat Science
Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences
dericos@uark.edu
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